Sledgecast is a weekly show looking back at each episode of the 1980's satircal cop show Sledge Hammer! From the team that brought you the Columbo Podcast, Gerry and Iain look at the stories, jokes, cast and other trivia that made Sledge Hammer! a success.
Episode forty two of Sledgecast looks back on the series, its highs and lows, triumphs and disasters. In this podcast Gerry and Iain consider how the show has aged, answer questions submitted by the listeners and cast their eyes forward to future endeavours. If you have thoughts on Sledgecast please share them below, or find […] The post Episode 42 – Trust Us, We Know What We're Doing! appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
Episode forty two of Sledgecast looks back on the series, its highs and lows, triumphs and disasters. In this podcast Gerry and Iain consider how the show has aged, answer questions submitted by the listeners and cast their eyes forward to future endeavours. If you have thoughts on Sledgecast please share them below, or find […] The post Episode 42 – Trust Us, We Know What We’re Doing! appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The forty-first episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Here's To You, Mrs Hammer and was the nineteenth and final episode of the show's second season. Sledge suffers an emotional blow as his best friend from High School prepares to marry the former Mrs Hammer. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at some soul searching for Hammer and a dramatic conclusion to the […] The post Here's To You, Mrs Hammer | Episode 41 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The forty-first episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Here’s To You, Mrs Hammer and was the nineteenth and final episode of the show’s second season. Sledge suffers an emotional blow as his best friend from High School prepares to marry the former Mrs Hammer. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at some soul searching for Hammer and a dramatic conclusion to the […] The post Here’s To You, Mrs Hammer | Episode 41 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The fortieth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled It Happened What Night? and was the eighteenth episode of the show's second season and the penultimate show of the run. Sledge and Dori are seconded to the Narcotics team to help bust a big drug deal. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a forgotten evening. When an old friend of […] The post It Happened What Night? | Episode 40 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The fortieth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled It Happened What Night? and was the eighteenth episode of the show’s second season and the penultimate show of the run. Sledge and Dori are seconded to the Narcotics team to help bust a big drug deal. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a forgotten evening. When an old friend of […] The post It Happened What Night? | Episode 40 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirty ninth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled The Secret of My Excess and was the seventeenth episode of the show's second season. Sledge is assigned a top secret mission by Governor La Chatte. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a great backwards thinking man. Sledge is assigned a covert mission by James Karen‘s Fritz La Chatte, the […] The post The Secret of My Excess | Episode 39 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirty ninth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled The Secret of My Excess and was the seventeenth episode of the show’s second season. Sledge is assigned a top secret mission by Governor La Chatte. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a great backwards thinking man. Sledge is assigned a covert mission by James Karen‘s Fritz La Chatte, the […] The post The Secret of My Excess | Episode 39 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirty eighth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Suppose They Gave a War and Sledge Came? and was the sixteenth episode of the show's second season. After an executive is killed during a paintballing excursion, Sledge and Dori must figure out which of his colleagues pulled the trigger. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at Doreau's growing frustration. […] The post Suppose They Gave a War and Sledge Came? | Episode 38 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirty eighth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Suppose They Gave a War and Sledge Came? and was the sixteenth episode of the show’s second season. After an executive is killed during a paintballing excursion, Sledge and Dori must figure out which of his colleagues pulled the trigger. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at Doreau’s growing frustration. […] The post Suppose They Gave a War and Sledge Came? | Episode 38 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirty seventh episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Sledge, Rattle and Roll and was the fifteenth episode of the show's second season. When a rock star is killed, his bandmates die in a plane crash and their producer is knifed at his desk, Sledge must overcome his loathing of rock music to investigate the case. In this podcast Gerry and Iain […] The post Sledge, Rattle and Roll | Episode 37 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirty seventh episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Sledge, Rattle and Roll and was the fifteenth episode of the show’s second season. When a rock star is killed, his bandmates die in a plane crash and their producer is knifed at his desk, Sledge must overcome his loathing of rock music to investigate the case. In this podcast Gerry and Iain […] The post Sledge, Rattle and Roll | Episode 37 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirty sixth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Model Dearest and was the fourteenth episode of the show's second season. Dori goes undercover without authorisation to try and infiltrate a human trafficking operation. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at one of the worst attempts at tail covering in television history. When Sledge hears noises in his hallway […] The post Model Dearest | Episode 36 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirty sixth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Model Dearest and was the fourteenth episode of the show’s second season. Dori goes undercover without authorisation to try and infiltrate a human trafficking operation. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at one of the worst attempts at tail covering in television history. When Sledge hears noises in his hallway […] The post Model Dearest | Episode 36 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirty fifth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled They Call Me Mr. Trunk and was the thirteenth episode of the show's second season. When Sledge brings a suspect infected by a biological weapon in to the precinct it looks like the time has come to say goodbye. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at Captain Trunk's moment in the spotlight. […] The post They Call Me Mr. Trunk | Episode 35 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirty fifth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled They Call Me Mr. Trunk and was the thirteenth episode of the show’s second season. When Sledge brings a suspect infected by a biological weapon in to the precinct it looks like the time has come to say goodbye. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at Captain Trunk’s moment in the spotlight. […] The post They Call Me Mr. Trunk | Episode 35 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirty fourth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Ice Breaker and was the twelfth episode of the show's second season. An Interpol agent requests help securing a venue for the visit of a prominent archbishop. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at Sledge's ability to stand and deliver. During a meeting with Captain Trunk Interpol agent Lionel Dasham […] The post Ice Breaker | Episode 34 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirty fourth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Ice Breaker and was the twelfth episode of the show’s second season. An Interpol agent requests help securing a venue for the visit of a prominent archbishop. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at Sledge’s ability to stand and deliver. During a meeting with Captain Trunk Interpol agent Lionel Dasham […] The post Ice Breaker | Episode 34 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirty third episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Sledge in Toyland and was the eleventh episode of the show's second season. When two people are killed by kids' toys armed with real ammunition Sledge and Dori track the perpetrator down to a local toy factory. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a painstaking investigation featuring multiple suspects and […] The post Sledge in Toyland | Episode 33 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirty third episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Sledge in Toyland and was the eleventh episode of the show’s second season. When two people are killed by kids’ toys armed with real ammunition Sledge and Dori track the perpetrator down to a local toy factory. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a painstaking investigation featuring multiple suspects and […] The post Sledge in Toyland | Episode 33 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirty second episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Hammeroid and was the tenth episode of the show's second season. After suffering serious injuries in a fight with an android, Sledge is fitted with some cybernetic enhancements of his own. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a moment of passion for Hammer and Doreau. After a seemingly indestructible […] The post Hammeroid | Episode 32 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirty second episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Hammeroid and was the tenth episode of the show’s second season. After suffering serious injuries in a fight with an android, Sledge is fitted with some cybernetic enhancements of his own. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a moment of passion for Hammer and Doreau. After a seemingly indestructible […] The post Hammeroid | Episode 32 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirty-first episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Last of the Red Hot Vampires and was the ninth episode of the show's second season. Sledge and Dori's latest murder case takes a supernatural turn as a deceased vampire appears to be killing his former colleagues. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at whether Hammer is as keen on undead criminals […] The post The Last of the Red Hot Vampires | Episode 31 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirty-first episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Last of the Red Hot Vampires and was the ninth episode of the show’s second season. Sledge and Dori’s latest murder case takes a supernatural turn as a deceased vampire appears to be killing his former colleagues. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at whether Hammer is as keen on undead criminals […] The post The Last of the Red Hot Vampires | Episode 31 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirtieth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Hammer Hits the Rock and was the eighth episode of the show's second season. Sledge once again goes undercover, this time posing as a legendary hitman to expose those plotting to help a felon escape from prison. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at Hammer's ability to win friends and influence people. […] The post Hammer Hits the Rock | Episode 30 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The thirtieth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Hammer Hits the Rock and was the eighth episode of the show’s second season. Sledge once again goes undercover, this time posing as a legendary hitman to expose those plotting to help a felon escape from prison. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at Hammer’s ability to win friends and influence people. […] The post Hammer Hits the Rock | Episode 30 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twenty ninth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Dressed to Call and was the seventh episode of the show's second season. When a radio psychologist is plagues by a nuisance caller, Sledge and Dori try to track down the mystery man. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a manhunt with a dramatic twist. Full show notes […] The post Dressed to Call | Episode 29 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twenty ninth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Dressed to Call and was the seventh episode of the show’s second season. When a radio psychologist is plagues by a nuisance caller, Sledge and Dori try to track down the mystery man. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a manhunt with a dramatic twist. Full show notes […] The post Dressed to Call | Episode 29 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twenty eighth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Vertical and was the sixth episode of the show's second season. Sledge starts to fall for a key witness, but her apparent death coupled with crippling vertigo leave him in a tough spot. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at Hammer and a woman he might have liked to get to […] The post Vertical | Episode 28 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twenty eighth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Vertical and was the sixth episode of the show’s second season. Sledge starts to fall for a key witness, but her apparent death coupled with crippling vertigo leave him in a tough spot. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at Hammer and a woman he might have liked to get to […] The post Vertical | Episode 28 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twenty seventh episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Death of a Few Salesmen and was the fifth episode of the show's second season. When Hammer appears to kill a car salesman with his mind, Dori steps in to discover a more logical explanation. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at the best Aussie accent this side of Quentin Tarantino in […] The post Death of a Few Salesmen | Episode 27 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twenty seventh episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Death of a Few Salesmen and was the fifth episode of the show’s second season. When Hammer appears to kill a car salesman with his mind, Dori steps in to discover a more logical explanation. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at the best Aussie accent this side of Quentin Tarantino in […] The post Death of a Few Salesmen | Episode 27 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twenty sixth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Wild About Hammer and was the fourth episode of the show's second season. A new officer takes a liking to Sledge, but her account of an evening in his apartment threatens to end Hammer's career. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a dangerous unrequited attraction. Full show notes […] The post Wild About Hammer | Episode 26 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twenty sixth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Wild About Hammer and was the fourth episode of the show’s second season. A new officer takes a liking to Sledge, but her account of an evening in his apartment threatens to end Hammer’s career. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a dangerous unrequited attraction. Full show notes […] The post Wild About Hammer | Episode 26 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twenty fifth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Play it Again, Sledge and was the third episode of the show's second season. When Sledge and Dori are suspended for mistreating a suspect, a mysterious figure steps into their lives. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a noir-style departure from the usual approach. Full show notes to follow… The post Play it Again, Sledge | Episode 25 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twenty fifth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Play it Again, Sledge and was the third episode of the show’s second season. When Sledge and Dori are suspended for mistreating a suspect, a mysterious figure steps into their lives. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a noir-style departure from the usual approach. Full show notes to follow… The post Play it Again, Sledge | Episode 25 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twenty fourth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Big Nazi on Campus and was the second episode of the show's second season. After a teaching assistant is murdered, Sledge and Dori use their preferred policing methods to track down the killer. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look again at the relationship between the show's two lead characters. Full show […] The post Big Nazi on Campus | Episode 24 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twenty fourth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Big Nazi on Campus and was the second episode of the show’s second season. After a teaching assistant is murdered, Sledge and Dori use their preferred policing methods to track down the killer. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look again at the relationship between the show’s two lead characters. Full show […] The post Big Nazi on Campus | Episode 24 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twenty third episode of Sledge Hammer was titled A Clockwork Hammer and was the first episode of the show's second season. A criminal tries to employ mind control technology to compromise witnesses testifying against him at trial. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a curious start to the show's second season. Full show notes to follow… The post A Clockwork Hammer | Episode 23 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twenty third episode of Sledge Hammer was titled A Clockwork Hammer and was the first episode of the show’s second season. A criminal tries to employ mind control technology to compromise witnesses testifying against him at trial. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a curious start to the show’s second season. Full show notes to follow… The post A Clockwork Hammer | Episode 23 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twenty second episode of Sledge Hammer was titled The Spa Who Loved Me and was the final episode of the show's first season. A terrorist group operating out of a womens' health club threatens to destroy the city if their demands are not met. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a dramatic conclusion to Season One. Full show […] The post The Spa Who Loved Me | Episode 22 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twenty second episode of Sledge Hammer was titled The Spa Who Loved Me and was the final episode of the show’s first season. A terrorist group operating out of a womens’ health club threatens to destroy the city if their demands are not met. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a dramatic conclusion to Season One. Full show […] The post The Spa Who Loved Me | Episode 22 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twenty first episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Jagged Sledge and was the twenty first episode of the show's first season. When Sledge is put on trial for a cold-blooded murder his colleagues' testimony is less than helpful. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at Trunk and Doreau's true feelings for Hammer. Full show notes to […] The post Jagged Sledge | Episode 21 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twenty first episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Jagged Sledge and was the twenty first episode of the show’s first season. When Sledge is put on trial for a cold-blooded murder his colleagues’ testimony is less than helpful. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at Trunk and Doreau’s true feelings for Hammer. Full show notes to […] The post Jagged Sledge | Episode 21 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twentieth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Comrade Hammer and was the twentieth episode of the show's first season. Hammer and Doreau are assigned to escort a Russian defector to a conference. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a tale that could only come from the Cold War era. Full show notes to follow… The post Comrade Hammer | Episode 20 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The twentieth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Comrade Hammer and was the twentieth episode of the show’s first season. Hammer and Doreau are assigned to escort a Russian defector to a conference. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a tale that could only come from the Cold War era. Full show notes to follow… The post Comrade Hammer | Episode 20 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The nineteenth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Sledgepoo and was the nineteenth episode of the show's first season. Hammer and Doreau's investigations lead them to the door of the police superintendant. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a chance for Sledge to try out an English accent. Full show notes to follow… The post Sledgepoo | Episode 19 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The nineteenth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Sledgepoo and was the nineteenth episode of the show’s first season. Hammer and Doreau’s investigations lead them to the door of the police superintendant. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a chance for Sledge to try out an English accent. Full show notes to follow… The post Sledgepoo | Episode 19 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The eighteenth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Desperately Seeking Dori and was the eighteenth episode of the show's first season. Dori takes a blow to the head and starts acting a lot like Sledge. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a little role reversal. Full show notes to follow… The post Desperately Seeking Dori | Episode 18 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The eighteenth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Desperately Seeking Dori and was the eighteenth episode of the show’s first season. Dori takes a blow to the head and starts acting a lot like Sledge. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a little role reversal. Full show notes to follow… The post Desperately Seeking Dori | Episode 18 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
The seventeenth episode of Sledge Hammer was titled Brother, Can You Spare a Crime and was the seventeenth episode of the show's first season. Hammer is rocked when a brother he never knew he had shows up at the precinct. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at a family affair. Full show notes to follow… The post Brother, Can You Spare a Crime | Episode 17 appeared first on Sledge Hammer! Podcast.
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